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APOD

APOD

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A website that shows a new space image every day
  • noun
  • Texting
: APOD
  • The breathtaking galaxy photo on APOD inspired me to study astrophysics.

Examples

  • Every morning, I visit APOD to see the latest stunning image from space.

  • My teacher recommended APOD as a great resource for learning about astronomy.

  • Have you seen today's APOD?

  • The APOD features stunning images of the universe.

  • Every day, I visit the APOD website to see stunning images of space.

  • The APOD features breathtaking photos of celestial events taken by astronomers.

  • You can explore fascinating astronomy topics on the APOD page, updated daily.

Surface Forms

APOD singular
APODs plural

Morphology

APOD = A + P + O + D

APOD is an initialism whose component letters do not transparently indicate the meaning; the expansion 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' must be known.

Etymology

The word APOD is short for Astronomy Picture of the Day, which literally means a 'space picture of the day'. That's why APOD is the name of a website that posts a new astronomy image every day.